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Whataburger, DC Comics are currently discussing Wonder Woman's new logo

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  • From a sweaty stand on the Texas gulf coast to a chain with drive-thrus from Arizona to Florida, these vintage photographs chart
the 65-year history of Whataburger. Photo: San Antonio Express-News"/>
  • To the chagrin of some Corpus Christians, people often mistake this restaurant for the original one. While it is the flagship store, it did not open until 1999. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Behold, the world's first Whataburger was located on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, pictured here on August 8, 1950. While the original building is long gone, the original recipe remains in tact. Photo: Whataburger
  • Harmon Dobson, the founder of Whataburger, was an entrepreneur with the vision of doubling the standard 1950s burger (two ounces of beef on a 2½-inch bun) to a quarter pound of beef on a 5-inch bun. He commissioned Rainbo bakery to create the giant bun. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Dobson wanted a burger that took two hands to hold and made the person yell "What a burger!" after the first taste. He trademarked the name, "Whataburger," in June 1950. Photo: COURTESY PHOTO
  • Born on October 8, 1913, Harmon Dobson was an avid pilot who worked in ship building, diamond trading and oil drilling before he found his calling. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The Whataburger counter crew of 1950 served 35 cent hamburgers, 15 cent milkshakes and a gallon jug of root beer for 60 cents. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The sign in front of restaurant Number 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953 Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • For having the first all electric restaurant, Harmon received an award from the Central Power and Light at Whataburger restaurant #2. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • During World War II, Harmon Dobson built military hangars. Later, he would fly through the skies of Corpus Christi pulling a Whataburger banner and dropping coupons for free hamburgers. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Corpus Christi, circa summer 1955: According to Howard Henslee, pictured on the far left, "It's not whether you win or lose, but where you eat after the game" was an old Whataburger saying. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • According to Harmon Dobson's journal, the total sales on the first day of business were $50. In those days, a burger cost less than a stamp. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Harmon Dobson was a devoted diarist for much if his life. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • "This, I believe, will turn out to be a very profitable investment." Photo: Nicole Truly, McGarrah Jessee, Courtesy Photo / © McGarrah Jessee LP
  • In this early 1950s view of Whataburger restaurant Number 2, customers lean against a bar, known as the "cattle rail" by some old-timers. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The first neon sign flashed in four stages: What…A…Burger…Whataburger. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The Whataburger sign in front of Unit 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953 Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Joe Andrews Sr. opened the first franchised unit in Alice, Texas. It was the fifth store overall. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Harmon Dobson stands with his five-year-old future Mr. Whataburger, Tom Dobson (1955). Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Grace and Harmon Dobson had three children: Hugh, Tom and Lynn (left to right, circa 1958). Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The first city and state outside of Texas to have Whataburger was Pensacola, Florida in 1959. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • An original Harmon Dobson business card from the sixties. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • In this picture from 1960, Tom Dobson is the kid slurping a shake in front of an old box-styled store in Clearwater, Florida. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Here's another view of the old box-styled store. Can you spot Tom? Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Here Tom Dobson is in 1993 when he became Whataburger CEO and president. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Circa 1960s, this restaurant is #26 in Welasco, Texas. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Number 26 in Welasco, Texas during the day Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The design of the McAllen restaurant was meant to attract people with the orange and white board, visible from way down the street. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • This is Number 24 under construction in Odessa, Texas. The early A-frame buildings were bolted and welded like skyscrapers (except they didn't have power tools back then).  Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • When finished, Number 24 was boasting 6,500 watts of lighting. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Circa 1960s in Kingsville, Texas Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • The menu from 1962. The Whataburger Jr. didn't arrive until 1973. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Circa 1962: Whataburger’s first iconic A-frame stood at three times the height of the other burger stands. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • 1960s: From 1961 to 1976, Whataburger built approximately 80 of theses distinct A-frame stores. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • This store in McAllen, the seventh one, was all outdoors. Its design is considered the bridge between the old box store and the A-frame (circa 1960s). Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Grace Dobson, wife of founder Harmon Dobson, took over the business after her husband died in a tragic airplane accident in 1967. She was officially named chairwoman of the board roughly two years later. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • This 1967 sign is a precursor to the "Flying W." Harmon Dobson's love for aviation influenced the company's official logo. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • By 1967 there were Whataburger restaurants in Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona (pictured here). Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Employees dressed in the latest 1970s fashions. Working the grill and fryers in non-wrinkle polyester was one hot job. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • In 1974, a new building design was introduced. Can you spot the A-frame with wings? Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • 1979 was the year Whataburger introduced a breakfast menu, and by 1982 they were operating 24 hours a day. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • This 1981 advertisement featured country singer Mel Tillis. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • Actor William H. Bassett provided the voiceover for Whataburger commercials for nine years in the early 2000s. Photo: PHOTO COURTESY WILLIAM H. BASSETT / Photo courtesy of WHATABURGER
  • In this photo from 1983, a fireman clears the damage from a Whataburger on Broadway Street in San Antonio. Photo: San Antonio Express-News
  • In 2004, local baseball fans celebrated the opening of Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • "Lady Grace" threw a perfect strike at the groundbreaking ceremony. She passed away in 2005. Photo: Courtesy Photo
  • After Hurrican Ike hit the Texas Coast in 2008, Whataburger moved its headquarters from Corpus Christi to San Antonio.  Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
  • Tom Dobson for Whataburger, along with leaders from Southwest Business Corp. and HEB, were among the 2013 inductees in the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News / © 2013 San Antonio Express-News
  • San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green fits on a Whataburger mask to visit Howsman Elementary School for Whataburger's Whatcha Reading program in 2013. Photo: BOB OWEN, San Antonio Express-News / © 2012 San Antonio Express-News
  • Preston Atkinson is the current president of Whataburger. 
  • On August 8, 2015, the chain celebrates its 65th anniversary with generations of loyal Whataburger-enthusiasts.  Photo: Courtesy Of Whataburger
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    According to a Whataburger spokesperson on Sept. 16, 2016, the San Antonio-based burger chain and DC Comics are currently involved in what the chain terms as a “friendly trademark discussion” with classic comic book brand over the recent redesign of Wonder Woman’s stacked W logo. Keep clicking for a look back at the history of Texas favorite fast food chain.

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    From a sweaty stand on the Texas gulf coast to a chain with drive-thrus from Arizona to Florida, these vintage photographs chart the 65-year history of Whataburger.
    From a sweaty stand on the Texas gulf coast to a chain with drive-thrus from Arizona to Florida, these vintage photographs chart the 65-year history of Whataburger.
    Photo: San Antonio Express-News
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    To the chagrin of some Corpus Christians, people often mistake this restaurant for the original one. While it is the flagship store, it did not open until 1999.
    To the chagrin of some Corpus Christians, people often mistake this restaurant for the original one. While it is the flagship store, it did not open until 1999.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Behold, the world's first Whataburger was located on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, pictured here on August 8, 1950. While the original building is long gone, the original recipe remains in tact.
    Behold, the world's first Whataburger was located on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, pictured here on August 8, 1950. While the original building is long gone, the original recipe remains in tact.
    Photo: Whataburger
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    Harmon Dobson, the founder of Whataburger, was an entrepreneur with the vision of doubling the standard 1950s burger (two ounces of beef on a 2½-inch bun) to a quarter pound of beef on a 5-inch bun. He commissioned Rainbo bakery to create the giant bun. less
    Harmon Dobson, the founder of Whataburger, was an entrepreneur with the vision of doubling the standard 1950s burger (two ounces of beef on a 2½-inch bun) to a quarter pound of beef on a 5-inch bun. He ... more
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Dobson wanted a burger that took two hands to hold and made the person yell "What a burger!" after the first taste. He trademarked the name, "Whataburger," in June 1950.
    Dobson wanted a burger that took two hands to hold and made the person yell "What a burger!" after the first taste. He trademarked the name, "Whataburger," in June 1950.
    Photo: COURTESY PHOTO
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    Born on October 8, 1913, Harmon Dobson was an avid pilot who worked in ship building, diamond trading and oil drilling before he found his calling.
    Born on October 8, 1913, Harmon Dobson was an avid pilot who worked in ship building, diamond trading and oil drilling before he found his calling.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The Whataburger counter crew of 1950 served 35 cent hamburgers, 15 cent milkshakes and a gallon jug of root beer for 60 cents.
    The Whataburger counter crew of 1950 served 35 cent hamburgers, 15 cent milkshakes and a gallon jug of root beer for 60 cents.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The sign in front of restaurant Number 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953
    The sign in front of restaurant Number 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    For having the first all electric restaurant, Harmon received an award from the Central Power and Light at Whataburger restaurant #2.
    For having the first all electric restaurant, Harmon received an award from the Central Power and Light at Whataburger restaurant #2.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    During World War II, Harmon Dobson built military hangars. Later, he would fly through the skies of Corpus Christi pulling a Whataburger banner and dropping coupons for free hamburgers.
    During World War II, Harmon Dobson built military hangars. Later, he would fly through the skies of Corpus Christi pulling a Whataburger banner and dropping coupons for free hamburgers.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Corpus Christi, circa summer 1955: According to Howard Henslee, pictured on the far left, "It's not whether you win or lose, but where you eat after the game" was an old Whataburger saying.
    Corpus Christi, circa summer 1955: According to Howard Henslee, pictured on the far left, "It's not whether you win or lose, but where you eat after the game" was an old Whataburger saying.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    According to Harmon Dobson's journal, the total sales on the first day of business were $50. In those days, a burger cost less than a stamp.
    According to Harmon Dobson's journal, the total sales on the first day of business were $50. In those days, a burger cost less than a stamp.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Harmon Dobson was a devoted diarist for much if his life.
    Harmon Dobson was a devoted diarist for much if his life.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    "This, I believe, will turn out to be a very profitable investment."
    "This, I believe, will turn out to be a very profitable investment."
    Photo: Nicole Truly, McGarrah Jessee, Courtesy Photo
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    In this early 1950s view of Whataburger restaurant Number 2, customers lean against a bar, known as the "cattle rail" by some old-timers.
    In this early 1950s view of Whataburger restaurant Number 2, customers lean against a bar, known as the "cattle rail" by some old-timers.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The first neon sign flashed in four stages: What…A…Burger…Whataburger.
    The first neon sign flashed in four stages: What…A…Burger…Whataburger.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The Whataburger sign in front of Unit 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953
    The Whataburger sign in front of Unit 9 in Corpus Christi, circa 1953
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Joe Andrews Sr. opened the first franchised unit in Alice, Texas. It was the fifth store overall.
    Joe Andrews Sr. opened the first franchised unit in Alice, Texas. It was the fifth store overall.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Harmon Dobson stands with his five-year-old future Mr. Whataburger, Tom Dobson (1955).
    Harmon Dobson stands with his five-year-old future Mr. Whataburger, Tom Dobson (1955).
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Grace and Harmon Dobson had three children: Hugh, Tom and Lynn (left to right, circa 1958).
    Grace and Harmon Dobson had three children: Hugh, Tom and Lynn (left to right, circa 1958).
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The first city and state outside of Texas to have Whataburger was Pensacola, Florida in 1959.
    The first city and state outside of Texas to have Whataburger was Pensacola, Florida in 1959.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    An original Harmon Dobson business card from the sixties.
    An original Harmon Dobson business card from the sixties.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    In this picture from 1960, Tom Dobson is the kid slurping a shake in front of an old box-styled store in Clearwater, Florida.
    In this picture from 1960, Tom Dobson is the kid slurping a shake in front of an old box-styled store in Clearwater, Florida.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Here's another view of the old box-styled store. Can you spot Tom?
    Here's another view of the old box-styled store. Can you spot Tom?
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Here Tom Dobson is in 1993 when he became Whataburger CEO and president.
    Here Tom Dobson is in 1993 when he became Whataburger CEO and president.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Circa 1960s, this restaurant is #26 in Welasco, Texas.
    Circa 1960s, this restaurant is #26 in Welasco, Texas.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Number 26 in Welasco, Texas during the day
    Number 26 in Welasco, Texas during the day
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The design of the McAllen restaurant was meant to attract people with the orange and white board, visible from way down the street.
    The design of the McAllen restaurant was meant to attract people with the orange and white board, visible from way down the street.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    This is Number 24 under construction in Odessa, Texas. The early A-frame buildings were bolted and welded like skyscrapers (except they didn't have power tools back then). 
    This is Number 24 under construction in Odessa, Texas. The early A-frame buildings were bolted and welded like skyscrapers (except they didn't have power tools back then). 
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    When finished, Number 24 was boasting 6,500 watts of lighting.
    When finished, Number 24 was boasting 6,500 watts of lighting.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Circa 1960s in Kingsville, Texas
    Circa 1960s in Kingsville, Texas
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    The menu from 1962. The Whataburger Jr. didn't arrive until 1973.
    The menu from 1962. The Whataburger Jr. didn't arrive until 1973.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Circa 1962: Whataburger’s first iconic A-frame stood at three times the height of the other burger stands.
    Circa 1962: Whataburger’s first iconic A-frame stood at three times the height of the other burger stands.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    1960s: From 1961 to 1976, Whataburger built approximately 80 of theses distinct A-frame stores.
    1960s: From 1961 to 1976, Whataburger built approximately 80 of theses distinct A-frame stores.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    This store in McAllen, the seventh one, was all outdoors. Its design is considered the bridge between the old box store and the A-frame (circa 1960s).
    This store in McAllen, the seventh one, was all outdoors. Its design is considered the bridge between the old box store and the A-frame (circa 1960s).
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Grace Dobson, wife of founder Harmon Dobson, took over the business after her husband died in a tragic airplane accident in 1967. She was officially named chairwoman of the board roughly two years later.
    Grace Dobson, wife of founder Harmon Dobson, took over the business after her husband died in a tragic airplane accident in 1967. She was officially named chairwoman of the board roughly two years later.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    This 1967 sign is a precursor to the "Flying W." Harmon Dobson's love for aviation influenced the company's official logo.
    This 1967 sign is a precursor to the "Flying W." Harmon Dobson's love for aviation influenced the company's official logo.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    By 1967 there were Whataburger restaurants in Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona (pictured here).
    By 1967 there were Whataburger restaurants in Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona (pictured here).
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Employees dressed in the latest 1970s fashions. Working the grill and fryers in non-wrinkle polyester was one hot job.
    Employees dressed in the latest 1970s fashions. Working the grill and fryers in non-wrinkle polyester was one hot job.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    In 1974, a new building design was introduced. Can you spot the A-frame with wings?
    In 1974, a new building design was introduced. Can you spot the A-frame with wings?
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    1979 was the year Whataburger introduced a breakfast menu, and by 1982 they were operating 24 hours a day.
    1979 was the year Whataburger introduced a breakfast menu, and by 1982 they were operating 24 hours a day.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    This 1981 advertisement featured country singer Mel Tillis.
    This 1981 advertisement featured country singer Mel Tillis.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    Actor William H. Bassett provided the voiceover for Whataburger commercials for nine years in the early 2000s.
    Actor William H. Bassett provided the voiceover for Whataburger commercials for nine years in the early 2000s.
    Photo: PHOTO COURTESY WILLIAM H. BASSETT
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    In this photo from 1983, a fireman clears the damage from a Whataburger on Broadway Street in San Antonio.
    In this photo from 1983, a fireman clears the damage from a Whataburger on Broadway Street in San Antonio.
    Photo: San Antonio Express-News
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    In 2004, local baseball fans celebrated the opening of Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks.
    In 2004, local baseball fans celebrated the opening of Whataburger Field, home to the Corpus Christi Hooks.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    "Lady Grace" threw a perfect strike at the groundbreaking ceremony. She passed away in 2005.
    "Lady Grace" threw a perfect strike at the groundbreaking ceremony. She passed away in 2005.
    Photo: Courtesy Photo
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    After Hurrican Ike hit the Texas Coast in 2008, Whataburger moved its headquarters from Corpus Christi to San Antonio. 
    After Hurrican Ike hit the Texas Coast in 2008, Whataburger moved its headquarters from Corpus Christi to San Antonio. 
    Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
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    Tom Dobson for Whataburger, along with leaders from Southwest Business Corp. and HEB, were among the 2013 inductees in the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
    Tom Dobson for Whataburger, along with leaders from Southwest Business Corp. and HEB, were among the 2013 inductees in the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
    Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
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    San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green fits on a Whataburger mask to visit Howsman Elementary School for Whataburger's Whatcha Reading program in 2013.
    San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green fits on a Whataburger mask to visit Howsman Elementary School for Whataburger's Whatcha Reading program in 2013.
    Photo: BOB OWEN, San Antonio Express-News
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    Preston Atkinson is the current president of Whataburger. 
    Preston Atkinson is the current president of Whataburger. 
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    On August 8, 2015, the chain celebrates its 65th anniversary with generations of loyal Whataburger-enthusiasts. 
    On August 8, 2015, the chain celebrates its 65th anniversary with generations of loyal Whataburger-enthusiasts. 
    Photo: Courtesy Of Whataburger
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    Whataburger, DC Comics are currently discussing Wonder Woman's new logo
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    The worlds of fast food and comic book superheroes are colliding in a way that we’ve never seen before.

    According to a Whataburger spokesperson, the San Antonio-based burger chain and DC Comics are currently involved in what the chain terms as a “friendly trademark discussion” with the classic comic book brand over the recent redesign of Wonder Woman’s stacked W logo.

    RELATED: Whataburger's official trademark is 66 years old

    A story making the rounds on a handful of comic book blogs suggested that the two parties were at war with each other. It seemed like bunk on the outset but we decided to go directly to Whataburger to see if this was anything of note.

    “Contrary to some suggestions, Whataburger is not at war with Wonder Woman over her newly redesigned logo. In fact, Whataburger supports superheroes like Wonder Woman and her friends in the Justice League,” a Whataburger company spokesperson wrote in a statement to Chron.com. “Truth be told, Whataburger’s own superhero – Whataguy – would love to team up with Wonder Woman and her friends sometime to battle evil together.”

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    Sounds like quite the pairing. There is some truth to what those comic book blogs are saying though.

    Whataburger notes that it has had a “Flying W” logo since 1972.

    “While Whataburger noted Wonder Woman’s registration of her prior stacked W logo as a trademark in 1985, it did so without a great deal of concern given the version of Wonder Woman’s logo at that time was somewhat different than Whataburger’s Flying W logo, and in particular because Wonder Woman’s logo was registered for comic books, not food, beverages or restaurant services,” the spokesperson wrote.

    RELATED: Whataburger & What-A-Burger: 2 burger chains share one name

    The most recent redesign of the Wonder Woman logo for her future forays as a big-screen hero does appear to resemble the Whataburger logo a bit too closely in the eyes of the burger chain.

    We don’t think anyone will get the two confused, but then again we don’t own either trademark.

    Wonder Woman first appeared in comic book form back in Dec. 1941 in All Star Comics #8. The Amazon warrior appeared in this year's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" with Gal Gadot playing the lady with the golden lasso. Gadot is due to play Wonder Woman in a solo film next year and at least two future Justice League films.

    “Wonder Woman’s stacked W logo has both made it appear more similar to Whataburger’s long-standing Flying W trademark and has been accompanied by nine new trademark applications, covering a much more substantial list of goods and services than just comic books, including a variety of food and beverage products,” the spokesperson wrote.

    RELATED: Wonder Woman getting her own US postage stamps

    Whataburger has now opened up a dialogue with DC Comics to ensure that each party’s legal rights and interests are protected.

    “Whataburger anticipates a positive discussion with DC Comics and a resolution of that discussion that will be acceptable to both parties,” the spokesperson added.

    Whataburger says that it wants Wonder Woman to “continue to focus her efforts on keeping planet Earth safe from evil villains” while Whataburger continues to make burgers.

    DC Entertainment and its parent company Warner Bros. declined to comment on the matter at this time.

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